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Commercial construction spending dips as shortages continue

Nov 1, 2021
Warehouses are booming, but not so much for offices and retail. Vaccine hesitancy and lagging pay contribute to labor shortage.
Demand for residential construction projects has slowed while commercial projects have largely remained steady, says Maurice Rahming, President of the O'Neill Construction Group.
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